Read the entire article and comment here, or at Pilotonline.com:
In its “state of the river” report for 2012, the environmental group Lynnhaven River Now gave a C+ to efforts at controlling bacteria pollution.
Not sure how this will affect the upcoming popular Lynnhaven River NOW Oyster Roast on April 20th.
According to leaked news reports, the Bayfront area has seceded from Virginia Beach.
Rumor has it, in late night negotiations, Virginia’s Bob Dylan rule was changed to allow the formation on the new City – Shoredrivitopia.
Details are still emerging but it seems not only will Shoredrivitopia have the lowest taxes in the US, it’ll also provide all its residents with unlimited oysters, a fixie for everyone over 5 and paddle boarding lessons for all.
See the news at 6pm as this story develops through out today.
Visit VBGov.com to learn more and watch a video:
Construction will commence January 2014 to replace the bridge in a project that stretches westward from Vista Circle to East Stratford Road on the opposite bank. Two precast concrete bridges will replace the existing span and work is expected to last approximately three years.
Read and comment on Pilotonline.com article about unleashed dogs and their threat to PHP:
They also could disrupt the nests of diamondback terrapins or traumatize their hatchlings, she said.
“There needs to be a behavior change,” Everett said. “It’s important to keep dogs on-leash on the site because it’s a preserve area.”
Pet waste also is a major source of harmful bacteria, which degrades water quality, can render shellfish unsafe to eat and make humans and other animals sick, Everett said.
One comment excerpt:
Some dog owners in my neighborhood walk their dogs off leash routinely. Their self-centeredness is similar to what I am reading here. We had a dog attacked by another, requiring extensive vet bills.
Read Mary Reid Barrow’s new article.
“Pleasure House Point is no longer a private playground for you and your dogs.”
Come out to our meeting Monday, tomorrow, from 730p-830p. We meet in the Ocean Park Volunteer Fire & Rescue Squad building so please – also bring your donations for Eastern Shore Fire/Rescue Squad Aid.
Click here for a printable version of the agenda SDCC MAR 2013 Agenda
About the donations the Rescue Squad are collecting.
Here’s the Agenda:
Shore Drive Community Coalition
Monday 25 FEB 2013
SDCC General Meeting
SDCC General Meeting – Monday, 25 March – 7:30-8:30 pm
Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Station (Intersection of Shore Drive and East Stratford Rd.)
Call to order
Meeting topic: (1) Security Measures for residents
(2) Identity theft and other Scams in the area
Officers’ Reports:
President’s Report David Williams
Vice President’s report Rick Mercadante
Secretary’s Report Todd Solomon –FEB Minutes
Treasurer’s Report
Update on issues:
Old Business
New Business
Adjourn
Next SDCC- Monday April 29, 2013
Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Center
Speaker- TBA
Please check http://www.sdcc.info for more information on area news and events
Any and all are always welcome and can speak. Only Members can vote.
Read article and watch video report at WTKR.com.
John Burkard, event organizer, says so many donations are coming in that they’ve had to move them to a spare garage bay.
The top items still needed are:
Dish soap
Bottled water and Gatorade
Protein bars
Coffee and creamers/sugars
Paper products
“Those guys over there certainly have their hands full, and they definitely need all the help they can get,” says fellow volunteer EMT Brian Lowe.
To help out the Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad has organized a supply drive to collect some of the most needed items to keep the firefighters going.
“We are trying to receive donations to donate to Parksley Volunteer Fire company because they have a support truck that basically goes to each of these fires and keeps the firefighters fueled and running and hydrated and ready to go,” says Burkard.
Visit Ocean Park Volunteer Fire & Rescue Squad to donate, volunteer, etc.
We also accept donations in the form of checks, cash, services and goods. All donations are tax exempt.
Visit Ocean Park Volunteer Fire & Rescue Squad Facebook page.
Folks, this is what Taking Action and Getting Results looks like!
Photo Credit: Jet Ski Brian http://jetskibrian.com/
In case you’ve missed the great pics Jet Ski Brian has been getting here’s his website.
One of the seals seems to have a gill net wrapped around it’s neck:
I went through the pictures I took on Saturday and sure enough it looks like one the poor guys has what looks like part of a gill net tightly around his neck. I emailed and called the Virginia Beach Aquarium and am waiting to here back from them.
I saw several sets of gill net around the Islands of the tunnel.
Stranding Response Program at Virginia Aquarium.
Report a Stranding
ATTENTION ALL BOATERS AND BEACH WALKERS:
When water temperatures drop quickly, cold-blooded reptiles like sea turtles often find themselves in trouble up and down the East Coast. Some of these animals may appear deceased but are actually in a coma, due to the surrounding cold waters. These animals are in need of IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION! If you come across a sea turtle swimming, floating or stranded on the beach, please stay with it and call the Virginia Aquarium Stranding Response Team immediately at (757) 385-7575.
Report a StrandingTo report a stranded sea turtle or marine mammal (dolphin, whale, seal or manatee) to the Aquarium’s Stranding Response Program, call (757) 385-7575 (24 hours/7 days).
And, the Virginia Aquarium has a new website up to catalog the deadly balloons that can kill marine life.
Visit our Calendar page for info about this Town Hall, for other events, and info about how to submit yours.
Woop woop!
At 945am Tuesday for 30 seconds.
Cape Story residents are concerned that the City’s interim plug is in the wrong spot and will not protect all 40 homes in the tidal flooding zone.
If you have power around Shore Drive area, you’re very lucky.
…The sale is a court-ordered transaction involving private property. As such, the City of Virginia Beach has little control over the sale of the hotel other than the ability to enforce existing zoning laws. The City’s Historic Preservation Commission, however, would like to protect the old Cavalier Hotel on the basis of it historic and architectural merit. A special committee convened by Mayor Will Sessoms and chaired by Mac Rawls, former chair of the Historic Preservation Commission and former Director of the City’s Museums and History Resources Department, has been appointed to study possible uses for the old hotel and make recommendations to City Council regarding the hotel and the City’s role in protecting it.
One Tree. Why bother saving one tree? Well, in order to get to your destination, you have to take one step at a time.
Please take a minute and sign the online petition to show the property owner that One Tree really does matter. Click here for the petition
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/save-live-oak-at-bar-harbor/
Here are several additional reasons why saving one tree is a good thing.
For more about saving Live Oak Trees, visit www.friendsofliveoaks.org
There was a lot in Ocean Park recently cleared of all but one of its live oak trees. It was impossible to save these trees.
Thinking boldly, CBF, thanks to Christy’s work, generously agreed to stage this lumber at PHP for use in a future inspirational art project.
We imagine many interested parties working together creating a magnificent sculpture in the near future with inspiration from birds, Native Americans ….
We can also imagine other interested parties helping create smaller pieces, benches, Native American inspired art…
Please join us in using the live oak’s precious lumber to create something worthy of their beauty & strength.
NOTE:CBF did not cut these trees down. CBF generously allowed them to be staged at their PHP parcel.
From an email from Todd:
Bar Harbor Tree Removal – Proffers
T
Todd Solomon
to Kal, Faith, Clay, +7
35 minutes agoDetails
To All:This development went through the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) process almost a year ago. I know it wasn’t a topic at any SDCC meetings last year, but can’t answer for BAC. However it appears it was reviewed by Planning with the Shore Drive Design Guidelines in mind. Landscaping in accordance with the guidelines, saving the logs for Friends of Live Oaks and a monetary donation were all added as proffers for approval. Unfortunately this doesn’t save the trees, but it is a major improvement over the developments being built 10 years ago the totally ignored these issues.
Vince does identify an ongoing communication void that could still benefit from some improvement. CUPs are identified as required in the Beacon, but unfortunately the citizens don’t catch them all. And even if we do, the details in the paper are too vague to identify specific tree removal issues. Also, correct me if I’m wrong, but I don’t think all the CUPs go before the BAC for review. If they do, then maybe a more detailed agenda would be helpful to the community. I also thought the Planning Commission always asks if the developer has met with the neighboring civic leagues as part of their approval. If a review at BAC is being substituted for meeting with the civic league, then maybe BAC will now have to validate that requirement.
Maybe we can perform a critique on this CUP and look for ways to improve communication. Anything we come up with can be discussed with the appropriate groups that can help implement the suggestions.
Sincerely,
Todd Solomon
Shore Drive Community Coalition-Secretary
(757) 667-8533 cell
“Shore Drive, We Love This Place”, check out http://www.sdcc.info
Subject: Bar Harbor
Hi Ron and Steve,
We are receiving numerous calls regarding the clearing of the site at the intersection of DuPont Circle and Shore Drive. I just want to make sure that the developer, Steve, has proffered the agreed upon money to the live oak fund (that Clay administers). Also the oaks being taken down should be donated to the Friends of Live Oaks. Here is the condition on the use permit –
# 9. The applicant, as agreed upon, shall work with the Environment and Sustainability Office to determine an appropriate donation to the Live Oak Fund to help offset loss of the live oaks on the site, and to have the logs of the trees set aside for Friends of Live Oaks (http://www.friendsofliveoaks.org).
Faith Christie, CZA, CBO
Planner, City of Virginia Beach
2405 Courthouse Drive, Room 115
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
757-385-6379
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2013 Watersheds Forum
March 21, 9:00-2:30, Virginia Beach Convention CenterOyster Roast 3 The first Virginia Beach Watersheds Forum will be held on March 21, 2013 at the Vriginia Beach Convention Center. Registration will begin at 8:15 AM and presentations begin at 9 AM. The Forum is 9 AM-1 PM and includes a box lunch.
The Forum is being held jointly by Lynnhaven River NOW and the Back Bay Restoration Foundation and is sponsored by the City of Virginia Beach and the Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program.The 2013 Forum will have two panel presentations from regional experts on adapting to Sea Level Rise and how our natural resorces fit into Virginia Beach’s long range planning. Additionally, break-out sessions for the northern and southern watersheds will feature speakers from VIMS, LRNow, Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, and Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge.
Registration is $15 and includes light morning refreshments, a box lunch and all presentations. Add-on workshops will be held at the close of the informational presentations from 1:00-2:30. For an additional fee, participants can build their own rain barrel, learn about gardening with native plants and receive their own native plant, or build their own worm composting bin.
Please register here using PayPal. If you prefer to pay with a check, please contact Mary Tilton at mary.tilton@bbrf.org or 757-619-6429.
For more information, visit our website or contact Karen at Karen@LRNow.org or 757-962-5398.
We hope to see you all on March 21st for an interesting day!
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